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Work Hard, Get Big
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Work Hard, Get Big

Push/Pull/Legs for people who love the gym, and want to be there 6 to 7 days a week.

Sly Marbo
Sly Marbo· Nov 2024
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
16 weeks
Days / week
7 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
80 min
Hypertrophy focused program, designed to be challenging, for intermediate to advanced lifters. Will work best for those who are consistent, and dedicated. 110 to 130 seconds rest between sets. First set is at heaviest weight, deep stretch for all exercises, 2 second controlled eccentric. Drop weight down if needed for follow up sets if needed to hit rep target.

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 7 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Hamstrings
9.7%
Quadriceps
9.7%
Triceps
8.9%
Glutes
8.5%
Chest
8.5%
Upper Back
8.1%
Biceps
7.9%
Front Delts
7.3%
Lats
6.7%
Abs
6.4%
Lower Back
5.5%
Middle Delts
5.1%
Calves
4.1%
Rear Delts
2.2%
Forearms
0.6%
Abductors
0.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)112 reps@9.5
110 reps@9.5
18 reps@9.5
2Chest Fly (Cable)114 reps@9
112 reps@9
110 reps@9
3Dip (Weighted)112 reps@9.5
110 reps@9.5
4Lateral Raise (Cable)112 reps@9.5
110 reps@9.5
18 reps@9.5
5Upright Row (Dumbbell)114 reps@9.5
112 reps@9.5
6Katana Extension312 reps@9.5
7Single Arm Pushdown212 reps@9.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Lat Pulldown112 reps@10
212 reps@9
2Standing Pullover (Cable)212 reps@9.5
3Face Pull112 reps@10
110 reps@9.5
4Seated Row (Cable)112 reps@10
210 reps@9
5Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)112 reps@10
111 reps@9
110 reps@9
6Bayesian Curl112 reps@10
110 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Hack Squat112 reps@10
210 reps@8.5
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)112 reps@10
210 reps@8.5
3Leg Press112 reps@10
210 reps@8.5
4Hip Extension112 reps@10
212 reps@8.5
5Leg Extension112 reps@10
210 reps@8.5
6Leg Curl112 reps@10
210 reps@8.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Calf Raise (Leg Press)314 reps@10
2Seated Calf Raise314 reps@10
3Standing Calf Raise212 reps@10
4Abs Crunch (Machine)114 reps@10
214 reps@9.5
5Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)318 reps@10
6V-Up314 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)112 reps@9.5
110 reps@9.5
18 reps@9.5
2Chest Fly (Cable)114 reps@9
112 reps@9
110 reps@9
3Dip (Weighted)112 reps@9.5
110 reps@9.5
4Lateral Raise (Cable)112 reps@9.5
110 reps@9.5
18 reps@9.5
5Upright Row (Dumbbell)114 reps@9.5
112 reps@9.5
6Katana Extension312 reps@9.5
7Single Arm Pushdown212 reps@9.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Lat Pulldown112 reps@10
212 reps@9
2Standing Pullover (Cable)212 reps@9.5
3Face Pull112 reps@10
110 reps@9.5
4Seated Row (Cable)112 reps@10
210 reps@9
5Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)112 reps@10
111 reps@9
110 reps@9
6Bayesian Curl112 reps@10
110 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Hack Squat112 reps@10
210 reps@8.5
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)112 reps@10
210 reps@8.5
3Leg Press112 reps@10
210 reps@8.5
4Hip Extension112 reps@10
212 reps@8.5
5Leg Extension112 reps@10
210 reps@8.5
6Leg Curl112 reps@10
210 reps@8.5

Weeks 2–16 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, Work Hard, Get Big is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 16 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a full gym. Make sure you have consistent access before starting, since the progression model assumes you can perform the same movements week over week.

Each session typically takes around 80 minutes to complete. That estimate covers your working sets but doesn't account for warm-up or rest between sets, so budget a little extra time when you're first learning the movements.

Work Hard, Get Big is structured around 7 training days per week, with rest days built in to allow for recovery. The Boostcamp app lets you reschedule sessions if your week doesn't go to plan.

The program runs for 16 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Work Hard, Get Big is available inside the Boostcamp app, free on iOS and Android. Once you download the app, you can search for the program by name. The app tracks all your sets and weights automatically, so you always know exactly what to do next session.

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